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eerie

[ˈɪəri]

eerie Definition

strange and frightening, especially in a way that makes you feel uneasy.

Using eerie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "eerie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The old house had an eerie atmosphere.

  • Example

    The silence was eerie and unsettling.

  • Example

    The abandoned amusement park looked eerie in the moonlight.

eerie Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for eerie

Phrases with eerie

  • a sensation of unease or discomfort caused by something strange or frightening

    Example

    I had an eerie feeling that someone was watching me.

  • a silence that is unsettling or uncomfortable because it is unexpected or unusual

    Example

    The eerie silence of the forest made me feel uneasy.

  • a state of quietness or stillness that is unsettling or uncomfortable because it is unexpected or unusual

    Example

    The eerie calm before the storm made everyone nervous.

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Summary: eerie in Brief

The term 'eerie' [ˈɪəri] describes something strange and frightening, often causing unease. It can refer to places, like 'The old house had an eerie atmosphere,' or situations, like 'The silence was eerie and unsettling.' 'Eerie' can also be used in phrases like 'eerie feeling' and 'eerie silence,' both describing sensations of discomfort or unease.